Biden looks forward to talks with Putin

 White House deputy press secretary Karin Jean-Pierre said the December 7 video conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Joe Biden, scheduled to take place on December 7, will be very important and nothing can replace the dialogue between the two leaders

“Obviously, the conversation that the president will have with President Vladimir Putin will be very important. There is no substitute for the dialogue between the leaders”, –  she said.

Jean-Pierre also clarified that the two heads of state will discuss a wide range of issues and Biden is “looking forward” to the upcoming talks.